John Boydstun

The meeting included various presentations and reports, such as the Kiwanis Terrific Kids Awards, scholarship recognitions, and school community updates. The Board discussed and acted upon several items, including the initial bargaining proposal with the Lindsay Teachers Association, approval of the 2026-27 Transportation Plan, and the adoption of a resolution regarding the purchase of real property. Additionally, the Board reviewed new and revised policies, administrative regulations, and authorized the disposal of obsolete equipment and various service contracts.

This document details the development process for the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Lindsay Unified, outlining a timeline from December 2025 to June 2026 for data review, action suggestions, and board approval. It presents key findings from learner wellness surveys, covering aspects like academic engagement, belonging, caring relationships, collaboration, empathy, growth mindset, perceived safety, and self-confidence. Additionally, it reviews state measures including academic performance, chronic absenteeism, college/career readiness, English learner progress, graduation rates, suspension rates, and the quality of basic educational resources. The plan's objective is to gather feedback and inform strategic actions for the district's continuous improvement.

This presentation outlines the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) process for a Parent Advisory Council. It covers key components such as engagement, goals, progress, and expenditures. The plan focuses on assessing learner needs through state and local data, including student achievement, chronic absenteeism, college/career readiness, and English learner progress. Key areas of concern are identified in specific learning communities, and the plan aims to review and suggest actions based on these findings to improve academic performance, engagement, and school climate.

The meeting included open session proceedings, learning community bulletins, and identification of closed session topics, specifically involving a conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation. The agenda contained a public hearing concerning the Lindsay Teacher Association (LTA) Sunshine Proposal with the Lindsay Unified School District. Reports were provided by the Lindsay High School Learner Representative, the Board, Staff, and Cabinet. Information items covered the Sunshine Bargaining Proposal for Reopeners with the LTA, field trips, and the League of Innovative Schools Spring Convening. Discussions included communication practices and the Superintendent evaluation process. The consent calendar covered the approval of accounts payable, personnel assignments, contracts, gifts, and field trip requests. Action items included the approval of the 2026-27 Budget Development Calendar, the 2025-26 Second Interim Report, a bid award for AMS.NET, LLC, and a change order for the New Preschool, TK, Kinder Building at Jefferson.

The meeting included multiple information items and presentations, such as Learning Community Bulletins, updates from Kennedy and Reagan Learning Communities, a Mid Year LCAP Update, and a presentation on the 2025-2026 District Advisory Committees. Procedural items involved receiving the Sunshine Proposal from the Lindsay Teacher Association and discussing Board Budget Study Session findings regarding restricted vs. unrestricted funds. The Closed Session involved a conference with Legal Counsel regarding existing litigation. Action items in Open Session included approving a Budget Revision, approving the 2026/2027 Comprehensive School Safety Plans, approving Financial and Performance Audits for the Building Fund (Measures B and L), approving the purchase of IT equipment from CDW, approving Board Policy 3312, and approving resolutions concerning the reduction of Classified and Certificated Services.